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Armed forces plan higher retention as 1st batch of Agniveers completes 4 yrs

Armed forces plans higher retention as first batch of Agniveers completes 4 years: Report
Published on Jul 08, 2026 12:00 am IST

In a first, Centre may use armed forces for NEET-UG re-exam logistics on June 21

Army and Air Force assistance may be used for question paper delivery during the nationwide NEET-UG re-examination on June 21.
Updated on May 29, 2026 08:17 am IST

NEET paper may get leaked, but it doesn't happen in armed forces, says Mizoram Guv V K Singh

NEET paper may get leaked, but it doesn't happen in armed forces, says Mizoram Guv V K Singh
Published on May 16, 2026 03:55 pm IST

22 cadets from Lucknow UP Sainik School clear NDA written exam

UP Sainik School campus (sourced)
Published on May 12, 2026 06:40 am IST

Opposition salutes forces, seeks answers on Operation Sindoor anniversary

School students hold national flags around a rangoli bearing a message on 'Operation Sindoor' in Jammu. (PTI)
Published on May 07, 2026 04:50 pm IST

The urgency to reform the defence forces

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The wars in Ukraine and West Asia, as well as the limited India-Pakistan conflict last year, have demonstrated how much warfare has changed (@prodefencejammu)
Published on Mar 15, 2026 10:35 pm IST

Two UAE soldiers killed in helicopter crash due to technical glitch

The ministry also expressed condolences and sympathies to the families of the two martyrs.
Updated on Mar 09, 2026 08:08 pm IST

Why Centre must rethink disability tax on soldiers

In the 1942 Battle of Sittang, while leading his company against Japanese forces, Sam Manekshaw took nine bullets in his stomach and intestines. He was so grievously wounded that the surgeon hesitated to operate on him. (HT Archive)
Published on Feb 13, 2026 08:54 pm IST

Republic Day 2026: Gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel announced

President Droupadi Murmu announced gallantry medals for 70 Armed Forces and security personnel,
Published on Jan 25, 2026 09:12 pm IST

Committee to link Agniveers with jobs

Committee to link Agniveers with jobs
Published on Jan 07, 2026 06:44 am IST

UK defence chief says 'whole nation' must meet global threats

UK defence chief says 'whole nation' must meet global threats
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:38 pm IST

Of 18 lakh acres of defence land across country, 11,152 acres under encroachment: Govt

Of 18 lakh acres of defence land across country, 11,152 acres under encroachment: Govt
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:20 pm IST

Pak general accuses Imran Khan of orchestrating ‘attack’ on armed forces

Supporters kiss a cutout of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a protest over concerns about their leader's health, on a road leading to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Published on Dec 07, 2025 02:28 pm IST

Defence ministry to seek 20% budget hike in FY 26-27

India set aside over 6.8 lakh crore for defence spending in the Union Budget for 2025-26. (AFP)
Updated on Nov 28, 2025 06:36 pm IST

Pakistan approves PKRs 50 billion supplementary budget for armed forces

Pakistani rupees (PKRs) 39 billion has reportedly been allocated to the military and just under PKRs 11 billion to the navy.
Published on Nov 19, 2025 10:11 pm IST

Permanent commission for women in armed forces most fruitful part of my career: Ex-CJI Chandrachud

Permanent commission for women in armed forces most fruitful part of my career: Ex-CJI Chandrachud
Updated on Nov 14, 2025 07:06 pm IST

Celina Jaitly’s brother abducted in Abu Dhabi, alleges actor’s legal team

Actor Celina Jaitly and her brother, Maj (Retd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly
Updated on Nov 04, 2025 08:25 pm IST

Defence ministry clears mega procurement push: 79,000 crore for all 3 forces

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives for the ‘Commanders’ Conference 2025’ at Nausena Bhawan, in New Delhi, on Thursday.
Published on Oct 23, 2025 10:14 pm IST

'Raaton ki neend...': PM's big praise for INS Vikrant, a Diwali message for Pak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian Navy personnel during Diwali celebration aboard INS Vikrant.
Updated on Oct 20, 2025 12:48 pm IST

Will troops be paid on Oct 15? What government shutdown means for military pay

Donald Trump said he has directed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to use all available funds to get US armed forces troops paid on October 15.
Published on Oct 14, 2025 07:24 pm IST

Rajnath highlights ‘silent role’ of defence accounts dept in Op Sindoor success

Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses the 278th Annual Day celebrations of the Defence Accounts Department, in New Delhi, on Wednesday (PTI)
Published on Oct 01, 2025 07:33 pm IST

Explore adventures beyond digital world, aspire to join armed forces: CDS tells school children

Explore adventures beyond digital world, aspire to join armed forces: CDS tells school children
Published on Sept 18, 2025 11:32 pm IST

Why India conducted first strike at 1 am during Op Sindoor? CDS Chauhan reveals

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan speaks at the Combined Commanders Conference 2025, in Kolkata. (PIB via PTI Photo)
Updated on Sept 18, 2025 08:03 pm IST

Rajnath exhorts armed forces to remain alert to deal with invisible challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the flag-off ceremony of IASV Triveni via video conferencing.
Updated on Sept 16, 2025 06:36 pm IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

PM Modi to inaugurate combined commanders' conference in Kolkata on September 15

The theme for this year's conference, which will be inaugurated by PM Modi, is 'Year of Reforms - Transforming for the Future'.
Published on Sept 08, 2025 06:17 pm IST

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh lend their voices to Kailash Kher’s song Bharatiya Sena

Kailash Kher's recent single celebrates the might of the Indian Armed Forces
Published on Sept 01, 2025 11:29 am IST

‘No room for bias’: Delhi high court tells Centre to enrol woman in IAF

The bench, however, rejected the contention as untenable, saying that the notification did not categorically mention that the 90 positions were only reserved for male candidates, and it was open for the UPSC to incorporate the same in its advertisements. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Sept 01, 2025 12:37 am IST

We're strengthening policies to encourage women's participation in armed forces, peacekeeping contingents: Rajnath

We're strengthening policies to encourage women's participation in armed forces, peacekeeping contingents: Rajnath
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:58 am IST

SC urges Centre to implement insurance scheme for cadets

SC urges Centre to implement insurance scheme for cadets
Published on Aug 19, 2025 06:02 am IST